APES Unit 5 Review

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What is sustainability?

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Sustainability is ensuring the resources shared are NOT overused, driven to extinction, or degraded by humans and lasts for generations to come.

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What is the most costly method of irrigation?

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Drip irrigation is the most costly method of irrigation.

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What does 'impervious' mean?

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Impervious means impermeable.

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What are biological control methods for managing insect pests effective for?

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They are effective because they generally focus on one target insect to ensure that the target insect population remains low and can lead to a self-perpetuating population of a control species.

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What type of farming depends on hand tools and natural fertilizers?

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Low input farming depends on hand tools and natural fertilizers and lacks large-scale irrigation.

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Define 'impermeable' in environmental science.

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Impermeable refers to materials that do not allow water to pass through.

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What is the purpose of conservation tillage?

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Conservation tillage aims to reduce soil erosion and improve soil health by minimizing soil disturbance.

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Explain the concept of interplanting.

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Interplanting is the practice of growing two or more crops in proximity for various benefits such as pest control and improved yield.

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What is the ecological footprint?

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The ecological footprint measures the environmental impact of an individual or community in terms of the amount of land and water required to sustain their resource consumption.

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What is the significance of genetic resistance in pest management?

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Genetic resistance allows certain species to survive pest attacks, reducing the need for chemical pesticides.